iHemp Hour

What if weeds simply refused to grow in your fields? Regenerative agriculture expert Robin Pott of Pot Farms L3C reveals how cultivating the soil food web—the microscopic universe of bacteria, fungi, and protozoa beneath your feet—can eliminate the need for fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides while dramatically increasing hemp yields. Her largest 2021 plant topped 20 pounds with almost no intervention.

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European hemp genetics are coming to America—and they’re bringing 60 years of proven stability with them. Konopi US founders Robin Destiche and Hannah Gabrilova explain why certified seed, advance planning, and hammer-mill insulation may be the fastest path to building Michigan’s fiber hemp industry. Don’t miss their insights on decorticator development, banking challenges (yes, even for frisbees), and why your 2023 seed order needs to happen this fall.

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Canadian hemp seed company UniSeeds is bringing proven grain and fiber genetics to Michigan growers. General Manager Mark Lawty shared insights on $350 million in Alberta processing investments, dual-purpose varieties yielding 7,500 lbs/acre of straw, and why putting farmers in control of multiple market options is key to profitability. Meet Mark at the Midwest iHemp Expo, May 20-21 in Lansing, or contact UniSeeds at uniseeds.ca.

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Navy veteran Tanya Mora spent three years developing Sweet Dreams—a line of six organic CBD/THC lotions, each targeting specific body systems from nerves to bones. After watching veterans come home with “grocery bags full of prescriptions” and her aunt hospitalized from pharmaceutical overload, Mora built a company rooted in plant-based healing. Now operating Salute Synergy in Livonia, she offers products, education, and hope—earning endorsements from Snoop Dogg and Tommy Chong along the way. Her message: full-spectrum, science-backed formulations beat pharmaceutical isolation every time. Find her at sweetdreams.com or visit the storefront at 27552 Schoolcraft Road.

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Hempcrete just cleared a major hurdle. The International Code Council has recommended approval of hempcrete for inclusion in the U.S. International Residential Code—a landmark achievement years in the making. On this episode of iHemp Hour, Jacob Waddell of the US Hemp Building Association shares the victory, while Kim Croes of Fiberfork announces she’s one of only 14 people in the U.S. trained in hempcrete spray application and will be building Michigan’s first permitted hempcrete home this July. Learn about hurd quality standards, spray application efficiency (60-75% faster than traditional methods), and how you can help advance hemp building in your state.

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On this week’s iHemp Hour, Lab Director Josh Smith (ABKO Labs) dropped some eye-opening insights:
30-60% of CBD products on shelves are just vegetable oil ⚠️ Most Delta-8 products contain ~10% Delta-9 THC
The vast majority of hemp products are only tested for potency—not pesticides, heavy metals, or solvents
Josh breaks down: Testing costs ($50 potency, $470 full panel)
What different test results actually tell you
Why you should start GMP prep NOW ⚖️ The legal Delta-9 gummy loophole

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We learn about financing for hemp infrastructure with Bob More.

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Hempcrete Panels: The Future of Sustainable Home Construction On this episode of iHemp Hour, we sat down with Matt from Homeland Hempcrete to explore how prefabricated hempcrete panels are making […] ...

“I don’t think that type of oversight is as necessary on the hemp side of things.” — MRA Director Andrew Brisbo on Michigan’s lighter-touch approach to hemp regulation. In this landmark iHemp Hour, we sat down with the head of Michigan’s soon-to-be Cannabis Regulatory Agency to discuss what Executive Order 2022-1 means for hemp processors, retailers, and farmers. Good news: No metric system required. No license needed to sell hemp products online. And a fee structure that respects agriculture, not prohibition. This is the conversation every Michigan hemp stakeholder needs to hear.

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